Black Bent vs Potato Stem Borer
Agrostis gigantea compared with Hydraecia micacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Potato Stem Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Hydraecia |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Hydraecia micacea |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernPotato Stem Borer
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Potato Stem Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Potato Stem Borer
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Potato Stem Borer
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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